Empire 208 Project Begins

[MaxSeven]

You have a spare tonearm hole, eh? Hmmm, what to do with it?

Maybe a ...second tonearm? :scratch2:

It's too late! I've already sealed the holes

 

[MaxSeven]

The MaxSeven 208.V1 in Action

Here she is, playing PF's Dark Side. I still have to install the tonearm rest, but the cradle is broken, so I'll have fashion a new one. Sound's great, no hum, smooth and steady. Only the soft wind of the Hysteresis motor can be heard if I listen closely with no music playing. The arm is set to 1.75G VTF, but I think I could go lighter if need be. You can see how big the table is compared to the VPI, which is big in itself. Still some things to do yet, but I did manage to cut the opening for the IEC socket tonight.
I ordered a stainless steel, laser etched name plate which has custom typography on it, and I have named the table the MaxSeven 208.V1

 

[pjsjr]

Quote, "I ordered a stainless steel, laser etched name plate which has custom typography on it, and I have named the table the MaxSeven 208.V1."

That is a really nice touch for a really nice piece of work...well done:thmbsp:. Preston

 

[Redboy]

Beautiful.

Nice to see your cardboard stand again, too. It looks like it has held up well!

 

[Fasterdamnit]

Very nice stuff there, Max!

 

[MaxSeven]

Nice to see your cardboard stand again, too. It looks like it has held up well!

It's getting a little rough around the edges, but still strong.

 

[clydeselsor]

That's really cool!!!

 

[djnagle]

Very nice Joe. I need to get over there and have a listen.

 

[sculptura]

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[Dudeman258]

wow!

Amazing, thanks for sharing.

Walker

 

[dokblues]

Gorgeous work Joe! She really looks great and I`m sure she sounds that way too! Every time I see that cardboard I love that industrial form and quality.

 

[jefec]

First attempt? Very nice and clean. Your woodworking turned out good.:thmbsp:

 

[Doug G.]

It's a beauty!

BTW, Empire put the motor and pulley up front because you have to get to it to change speed.

Doug

 

[MaxSeven]

Tonearm Rest Installed

I fashioned a new rest cradle out of wood and attached it to the existing ATP12T mounting stanchion. Not bad looking I think.

I apologize for the grainy iPhone photos, it's just so convenient.

 

[djnagle]

Very cool Joe. How does it sound? How does in compare to your classic?

 

[MaxSeven]

Very cool Joe. How does it sound? How does in compare to your classic?

Sounds great to me - I can't really tell the difference between the two, although I haven't really critically compared them yet.

 

[Tranquil]

Nice work! Congratulations.

 

[chicks]

Wow. So many ways to mod an Empire. :scratch2:

 

[medicmike]

Very nice work Joe! I have been thinking about doing something myself with some spare Empire parts I have here. I don't have enough to put together another complete table. I can only hope it will turn out as nice as your work of art.
When you spend some time to really compare the custom Empire to the VPI be sure to share your findings.